Early Risers attract new members amid regional tales
Bert Orr reports steady growth of the Early Rising club with new members Billy Hollingsworth Carl Darnutzer Hurley Leach joining after winter travels. A traveling man recalls the origin story of the Sons of I Will Arise and a Dakota homesteading rivalry where a wife wins a washing contest by drying clothes first after guests depart.
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Bert Orr
Billy Hollingsworth
California
Carl Darnutzer
Madison County
Hurley Leach
The
Andrus
Sons of I Will
the Tribune
Yankton
Dakota Territory
Dillon to Celebrate Fourth of July This Year
Beaverhead county holds a Dillon staged Fourth of July celebration with the American Legion and local business leaders coordinating efforts. Officials urge full county support and cooperation from neighboring towns to ensure a successful event.
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Dillon
American Legion
Harmony
Beaverhead County
Dawes Named Ambassador to England
Former Vice President Charles G. Dawes becomes the new ambassador to England. The piece lauds his diplomacy training, international finance expertise, and expected popularity in London, noting the long tradition of high caliber Americans serving as envoy to Britain.
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Charles G. Dawes
England
Diplomatic Corps
America
Eugene
Dawes Commission
London
Beaverhead Beefs Attract Wisconsin Buyers
About two years ago five or six men from southeastern Wisconsin bought 200 to 300 Big Hole fat steers, shipped them home to graze on farms, fed corn in the fall, and sold tops on the Chicago market. This year they again sought steers of the same kind and likely will receive about 800 head from the Big Hole and Grasshopper regions shipped from Armstead. Beaverhead could gain fame as a beef producer through this steady trade.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Armstead
Hoover Message to Congress Receives Broad Press Favor
President Hoover’s first message to Congress is a clear state paper, favorably received nationwide across party lines with only few exceptions. The address outlines current conditions and needs, and signals broad support for Hoover’s approach.
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Hoover
Congress
Congress in special session on farm relief and tariffs
The piece notes a special session called by President Hoover to consider farm relief measures and tariff revisions. It quotes Senator Capper on farming losses, cites Hoover’s study and economists, and predicts a protected tariff on hides, with Montana deemed to have much to gain.
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Congress
Hoover
Ge Sec
Capper
Kansas
Montana
Farm Life Still Lures Marion Talley To The Farm
Marion Talley the famed Metropolitan Opera star has chosen to leave the stage and join her family in operating a farm for happiness. The decision reflects the farm’s enduring appeal and may influence others to seek life on rural lands.
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Marion Talley
Metropolitan Opera House
Nat
America
Courteous to Tourists in Dillon Reflects Canadian Courtesy Code
The piece urges Dillon residents to practice courtesy to strangers and tourists as Canada is noted for kindness. It reminds that visitors will seek directions and help during the tourist season and calls on every citizen to be helpful, likening them to Canadians or Boy Scouts in service.
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Canada
Dillon
Moisture welcomed boosts Montana farming prospects
Rain and snow in the past week drenched the ground and revived the range. The moisture promises a flying start for farmers and robust grass growth, with few limits to Montana’s productivity for the season. A few more well distributed rains would improve prospects.
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Montana
Alder man David Williams in Dillon trip this week
David Williams of Alder spent the early part of the week in Dillon for a brief visit. He conducted business and returned home by week’s end.
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David Williams
Alder
Dillon
Adlerika Gas Ad Makes Woman Sleep Upright
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas and removes waste, airing a testimonial from Mrs. Glenn Butler about relief after taking Adlerika. The copy asserts immediate stomach comfort and better sleep, urging readers to ask their druggist for Adlerika.
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Adlerika
Glenn Butler
Young aviator completes rebuild of Waco plane
Emergon Hughes, a noted young aviator, finished work on his Waco aircraft last week and flew on Sunday morning. The plane, previously damaged by a fire in the northwest, had its motor and fuselage parts brought here and rebuilt with a blue and silver finish, showing a neat and workmanlike job.
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Emergon
Hughes
Beaverhead fur trade era recalled with Beavers and routes
The article recalls Beaverhead trading days with George Clemow’s cattle, price trends for stock, and the Beaverhead trail from Missouri to the Columbia headwaters. It notes beaver and other furbearing animals, competition among fur companies, and a 1850s liquor barter rumor with Lemhi Indians. It also reflects on early pioneers’ travels and legends of the West Wind.
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George Clemow
Montana
Clemow
Big Hole
Missouri
Columbia
Utah
Oregon
Lewis'.& Clark
Beaverhead
Beaverhead cattle shipments show stronger bids and ranch totals
Beaverhead cattle are being shipped as ranchmen report higher bids to “bring Beaverhead back.” George Clemon, Jules Wenger, Martin Jackson, W. S. Tash, George Hughes, and Carl Huntley estate list substantial head counts while Jim Mallon buys 75 head from Esterwald and 75 from Powell Brothers.
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Graber
Rosensted
George Clemon
Jules Wenger
Martin Jackson
W. S. Tash
George Hughes
Carl Huntley
Jim Mallon
Fra Esterwald
Powell Brothers
Impressive Lima Dedication for New Catholic Church
Dillon residents attended the dedication exercises in Lima for a new Catholic church. Rt. Rev. George J. Finnegan Bishop of Helena led the ceremony with Fathers O'Shea and Clifford assisting. High mass at 8 and the dedication at 9 30 drew a large, pleased crowd.
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Dillon
Lima
George Strube
John Gelhaus
William E. Barry
Kenneth
Frank Caskin
Gerald
George J. Finnegan
Helena
Joseph O’shea
Butte
Father Clifford
Dillon dealer transacts business after delivering cattle
Frank Esterwalde of Dillon was in town Wednesday transacting business after delivering 75 head of beef steers at Armstead the day before they sold to James Mallon of Denver at 11 percent cents.
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Frank Esterwalde
Dillon
Armstead
James
For Sale Ranch Near Dillon Abundant Water Timber
Cattle ranch covering 400 acres with ample water and timber offered for sale lease or trade. Prospective buyers or traders may swap for a Dillon residence. Contact for terms and location details.
Reward for arrest of bounty collectors in Madison National Forest
A one hundred dollar reward is offered to any individual not a regular law officer for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds in the Madison National Forest. Advertising notice from the Shoe Growers Assn. dated November 4.
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Madison National Forest Shoe Growers Assn
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Advactising Ng Representative Press Associaton
Bean
Dillon Postoffice
Carl B. Taylor
Beavermead
J. C. Penney Company
Youngerica
Tribune
the Normal College
Gladys Garr
Unn .Galahan
Jenkins Ranch
Twin Bridges
Reinhardt Place
Anderson Brothers
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